ENVIRONMENTAL

CONSIDERATIONS

The MagnaPLUS generator is designed for heavy-duty industrial applications; however, dirt, moisture, heat and vibrations are enemies of rotating electrical machinery. Excessive exposure to the elements may shorten generator life. The temperature of the cooling air entering the intake openings of the generator should not exceed the ambient temperature shown on the generator’s nameplate. Generators intended for outdoor application should be protected with housings having adequate ventilation. Although the standard insulation systems are moisture and humidity resistant, space heaters are recommended for extreme conditions. If the generator is to be installed in an area where blowing sand and dust are present, the enclosure should be fitted with filters. Filters reduce erosion on the generator's insulation by blocking high velocity abrasive particles generated by the flow of cooling air through the generator. Consult the factory for appropriate filters and generator deratings required.

WIRING CONNECTIONS

Wiring of the generator and accessories should be done in accordance with good electrical practices. Follow government, industry and association standards.

The generator conduit box construction allows cable entry from multiple sides. A hole saw or other appropriate tool may be used to provide for conduit entrance. Protect the interior of the generator from shavings when drilling or sawing. An approved connector must be used in conjunction

with the conduit. To minimize the transmission of vibration, it is essential that flexible conduit be used for all electrical entrance to the generator conduit box.

All MagnaPLUS generators are equipped with link boards (terminal strips) for both internal and external connections. All connections made to the studs of the link board should be made with high quality ring terminals. Ring terminal sizes are 6 mm (280 Series Frames) and 10 mm (360 and 430 Series Frames). Torque link board connections to the following specifications: 280 frame -- 5.4 NM (4 Ft LB); 360 & 430 frame -- 27 NM (20 Ft LB).

Refer to the connection diagram supplied with the generator and / or the proper diagrams shown in this manual. Install all inter-component and external wiring in accordance with national and local electrical codes. The neutral in the following connection diagrams shown below may be either grounded (earthed) or left above ground potential (floating). See national and local codes and / or the system distribution wiring schematic diagram for the proper connection of the neutral.

The following connection diagrams are shown for twelve lead generators. Ten lead generators have the same terminal designations except for leads T10, T11, and T12. These three leads are internally connected inside the generator and brought out as a single lead (T0). Ten lead generators can only be connected in a wye configuration

HIGH WYE CONNECTION

L1

 

 

T1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VOLTAGE (HIGH WYE)

 

 

T4

 

Hz

L-L

L-N

 

 

 

60

480

277

 

 

 

 

 

 

T7

 

L - L

460

266

 

 

 

 

440

254

 

 

T10

 

 

416

240

 

T12

 

 

380

219

 

 

 

50

416

240

T9

 

T11

 

 

 

 

400

231

T6

 

 

T

 

380

219

T

 

 

8 T

 

 

 

3

 

 

5

 

 

 

L3

 

 

 

T2 L

 

 

 

 

 

L - N

2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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